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Thank you. Pierce

Many thanks Dave. Kind regards Pierce

Hi, I would appreciate if someone could translate the words underlined in red. I assume this is stating the grade of the award? My thanks Pierce

That's a very good explanation Dave. I did not know this about the RAO, etc. Thank you. Kind regards Pierce

Dear Matt, Regarding Hauptmann Erhard, I believe one is awarded with swords, and the other without. Kind regards Pierce

Thank you for your replies. This has answered my question perfectly. Kind regards Pierce

Dear Gentlemen, I would really appreciate if someone could tell me if this is the Grand Cross of the Grand Officer (2nd Class) Grade of the White Eagle Order. Unfortunately this is the only photo I have, and have no measurements. I know it may be a long shot but I am hopeful someone will recognise the Grade. I have done a few Google searches but I see this type and another type of breast star for the Grand Cross and it's a little confusing. I do believe that this is one issued during the Yugoslavian Kingdom 1918-1945. With thanks Pierce

Ordens-Hocke Koln a. Rh.

Thank you.

An impressive grouping!! What is this large breast star for?

An impressive grouping. The second medal is the Prussian Red Eagle Order, 4th Class. Kind regards Pierce

I have been meaning to show this 6-er ribbon bar for some time now, and finally I get a quiet moment. Judging by the pin I would say it was made Godet. I assume the owner was some sort of doctor or medic type? Possibly Navy, given the black backing cloth?

It looks like the Saxon Albert Order Paul. Pierce

Here is a photo of the Generalmajor.

Thank you for your comments gents. Pierce

Very nice original ribbon bar. Kind regards Pierce

Beautiful S&L Pour le Mérite. I am still searching for one myself. Is that the original case to the medal? Kind regards Pierce

Hi David, Perhaps "The Complete Blue Max: A Chronological Record of the holders of the Pour le Mérite, 1740-1918" by Kevin Brazier? I read the one and only review on amazon.co.uk which states that the book deals mainly with airmen and no other branch, which is a little disappointing, though I believe some sort of a list of all recipients is attempted. Another is "German Knights of the Air 1914-1918" by Treadwell and Wood. This book deals solely with the airmen winners but I believe it gives biographical information as well as photos. Are there any books with information on all Pour le Mérite holders of WW1? Kind regards Pierce

Gentlemen, I recently purchased this medal and ribbon bar grouping. The grouping was sold with this very nice box. The box has the word/name "Kragen" embroidered into the lid. Does anyone know what sort of box this is? I was thinking perhaps a small hat box. It would be interesting to hear others' thoughts. Kind regards Pierce

Re: Post 152- von Schrader was not a PlM holder. That is the Johanniter Order pictured. This is a fantastic thread. I really enjoyed reading it.

Quite something to behold! Kind regards Pierce

Fantastic medal bar!! Kind regards Pierce

Brilliant!! The second and third awards are really uncommon! Please feel free to tell us more about them. Kind regards Pierce

Dear Tom, A fantastic medal bar, and in great condition. Congratulations on this latest acquisition. Best Pierce

Thank you both for your opinions. I had assumed the Saxon ribbon was for the Honour Cross given its position on the second ribbon bar i.e. before the 1934 Honour Cross. An interesting point Dave. There are silver swords on the Schwarzburg ribbon on the top ribbon bar but the bottom bar used gold swords for both the Schwarzburg ribbon and the Honour Cross- I guess that was just what was to hand at the time. Either NCO, EM or Officer, I am happy with these little additions to my collection. Kind regards Pierce